The Official Tattoo Thread (from now on)

[jaguarr]

I get that and those guys sound pretty. But I am talking more specificly about the ones who will almost fight you to make a point over a conversation you never started...I don't care if you show it off in public or anywhere else but to run up to me and say "hey look at me" is a tad too much.

In the end it becomes more about the cool idea of tatoos and more about that persons need to stand out. I am sure your friends do it all in good taste but there are some out there who don't.

I've been around tattooing and people with a lot of them for a long time. I've been to ink conventions and other events where there is a lot of ink, piercings and body mods being flaunted. I can honestly say I've never encountered anyone like the type of person you are describing.

jag

[LexCorp]

I've been around tattooing and people with a lot of them for a long time. I've been to ink conventions and other events where there is a lot of ink, piercings and body mods being flaunted. I can honestly say I've never encountered anyone like the type of person you are describing.

jag

Which is fair enough. So we are at an impass....

Hows life?

[X-Chick]

So, I have some friends that are very extreme with their ink. Two of them have Maori tribesmen tattoos on their face. The primary reason they've done all this is because it's a part of who they are and all their ink carries some significant spiritual meaning to them. But, they're very open about the fact that they are proud that the fact that they have this ink challenges people's perceptions about they kinds of people that have tattoos, piercings, mohawks, etc. Both of those guys are the nicest people you would ever meet. They would, and have, give the shirt off their back to someone who needed it (I've watched them take off jackets, pants, shirts and other clothes in the middle of the street and give them to homeless guys). They always open doors for people when going into buildings. They'll stop and help stranded motorists. They're really into this Good Samaritan thing. The reward for them is watching people going from afraid of them when they first show up to help to thankful for them being there and thinking that maybe, just maybe, all people who look fierce and scary with the ink, piercings and punk rock clothes might not be so bad. They're all about challenging and changing people's perceptions and view the use of something very personal to them in the form of their ink as a way to do that.

jag

Awesome guys. :up:

I know tons of people who have tattoos and/or piercings and almost all of them are some of the kindest people I know. All the guys who work at my studio are some of the coolest, friendliest people and would never do anything to hurt anyone, physically or emotionally. But some people are ignorant and they don't look below the surface, they seem tattoos and think negative of them immediately. Then again, I've had dozens of old ladies, grandmother-looking types, compliment my eyebrow ring and the more visible of my tattoos. So, just as people can't judge those who have tattoos, you can't judge those who don't either. Some people are far more open-minded than they get credit for. And I totally love it when someone is the exact opposite of someone's perception of them. It throws everyone for a loop.

[jaguarr]

Which is fair enough. So we are at an impass....

Hows life?

Actually, tell me more about these people that you encounter that are like this. Where do you run into them? What, exactly, do they do that's so in your face?

jag

[Darren Daring]

When I got my tattoo, me and the guy giving it to me talked about Dr. Who

[JTStarkiller]

I was sitting next to a guy, probably 275 pounds, who watched me squirm like a little girl.

[X-Chick]

I was playing poker on my phone during the first one. :huh:

[Logan's Runt]

My husband doesn't understand why people get tattoos, and I discovered it was really difficult to try to explain it to him. He had this notion that people only got them to look "cool" or "badass" or whatever. And yeah, that's probably why a lot of people do, but not at all why I did and will. I just love them. I've always been drawn to them and always knew I'd get some. It was never really a question for me.

I don't think most people understand that for some people, your tattoos are just a part of you. I've only had mine about a year, but it feels strange to think of a time when I didn't. It feels like it's just always been there and is supposed to be. It's weird, in a way.

My husband has a few tattoos, but they're just here and there and he doesn't have a desire to get any more. He sort of understands, but not entirely.

I completely understand what you're saying about having always wanted and 'expected' to have tattoos. I wanted them since I discovered what they were. My image of myself, when I imagined myself as an adult, always included tattoos.

It is very weird seeming, logically, haha.

[Logan's Runt]

Awesome guys. :up:

I know tons of people who have tattoos and/or piercings and almost all of them are some of the kindest people I know. All the guys who work at my studio are some of the coolest, friendliest people and would never do anything to hurt anyone, physically or emotionally. But some people are ignorant and they don't look below the surface, they seem tattoos and think negative of them immediately. Then again, I've had dozens of old ladies, grandmother-looking types, compliment my eyebrow ring and the more visible of my tattoos. So, just as people can't judge those who have tattoos, you can't judge those who don't either. Some people are far more open-minded than they get credit for. And I totally love it when someone is the exact opposite of someone's perception of them. It throws everyone for a loop.

Exactly! I absolutely love playing with societal stereotypes. I have a fair bit of guilty pleasure in antagonizing people who have negative unwarranted opinions about people with 'extreme' appearances, but on the other hand I also love helping to break down those opinions when given the chance. The only way I really antagonize anyone is simply by being in public- I don't go out of my way to bother people who seem bothered by me. I do love hanging out with my mom in public and watching people. I've been amazed too many times by the same 'old lady types' Xchick talked about, who were more fascinated or curious than judgmental. I trained a guy at work who was from somewhere in Africa- I forget exactly where- who confided in me after a few weeks that he was afraid of me at first because of my tattoos. We had a good laugh about it, then. I can't imagine anyone being afraid of me, as I'm so small, but I sometimes forget the stigma still attached to tattoos.

I agree with Jag and Xchick's sentiments- most of the heavily tattooed people I know are genuinely sweet, or more committed to environmental/societal causes than your general joe. I know a couple of the typical 'tough guy' surly tattooed people, but that's really just a personality aspect. There are plenty of those with no tattoos.

I guess I've probably gotten a little jaded in the last few years with the time I've spent in the local tattoo community and the huge online community of SG- where heavily tattooed/pierced/modded is the standard of beauty and normality to an extent. SG is quite an animal and its easy to begin to feel that its the 'secret norm' of greater society too, I think. More and more I've been surprised at instances of non-acceptance in my life rather than being surprised when various things are accepted.

[X-Chick]

The stigma you mentioned seems to be dying out. More and more I am seeing tattoos on tv, commercials, magazines, etc. that are proudly displayed on men and women of all types. I hope, and am starting to believe, that pretty soon tattoos will be the social norm and no longer frowned upon by anyone but a small minority of people. And really, it's about time.

[Logan's Runt]

The stigma you mentioned seems to be dying out. More and more I am seeing tattoos on tv, commercials, magazines, etc. that are proudly displayed on men and women of all types. I hope, and am starting to believe, that pretty soon tattoos will be the social norm and no longer frowned upon by anyone but a small minority of people. And really, it's about time.

I hope so too, but at the same time, the conservative-ness of society waxes and wanes. Right now to some extent it is still largely a 'trend' that still stands the chance to go out of style. Not that it would disappear, but quite possibly could go back to the fringes of society. If anything, it would just weed out the ones who get tattoos to be cool with the intention of getting them removed later or without any thought at all to the later.

Right now, however, its looking like society is trending toward acceptance. More and more companies are allowing visible body mods in the workplace.

[NoName86]

Hello folks. I don't travel to these parts of the forums much, but I came into this thread because for some time I have been considering getting a tattoo. I've been fairly patient about waiting to get it because I'd rather really take my time and get this all right the first time, I want to be sure I get something that I can feel comfortable with for the rest of my life. I've actually been leaning towards a Joker tattoo for months now, but I kinda want the first tattoo to be more personal about who I am and what not. So basically my question is this, is there info I should check out and consider before making my decision? I read earlier on this thread that there are certain stigma's and such in regards to tattoo's, and I'd like to hear more on that too.

So can anyone fill me in here?

[X-Chick]

Hello folks. I don't travel to these parts of the forums much, but I came into this thread because for some time I have been considering getting a tattoo. I've been fairly patient about waiting to get it because I'd rather really take my time and get this all right the first time, I want to be sure I get something that I can feel comfortable with for the rest of my life. I've actually been leaning towards a Joker tattoo for months now, but I kinda want the first tattoo to be more personal about who I am and what not. So basically my question is this, is there info I should check out and consider before making my decision? I read earlier on this thread that there are certain stigma's and such in regards to tattoo's, and I'd like to hear more on that too.

So can anyone fill me in here?

The decision to take your time with it is a good one. I spent about a year finalizing my design and finding the right artist before I got my first one and I'm glad I did.

The info you should check out for sure is what good artists are in your area. Go to studios, ask around for recommendations, look at portfolios, and talk to artists until you find one you are comfortable with. Finding a great artist is crucial and he or she can help you with the design. If you decide you want Joker, then talk to your artist about ways to customize it to your liking. The same goes for if you decide you want a tiger or tribal or anything.

Stigmas, unfortunately, are pretty much attached to all tattoos, but I really haven't met anyone yet who treated me differently because I have them. So, unless you can't handle the occasional dirty look or whatnot, then don't worry about it. But obviously watch out for areas you can never cover unless you are sure you won't have issue with it related to a career one day.

As far as making your decision on what design you want, that's all you. I never really had to think about what my first tattoo would be, so it was never something I had to consider. For the one after that and the ones I'll be getting in the future, some I always had planned and others just came to me over time. I never really sat down and said "I want a tattoo, what should I get?" The idea came first, the decision to get a tattoo came later. So I can't help much there, but I'm sure the others here will have some great advice for you on all aspects of tattooing.

[Hotwire]

Hello folks. I don't travel to these parts of the forums much, but I came into this thread because for some time I have been considering getting a tattoo. I've been fairly patient about waiting to get it because I'd rather really take my time and get this all right the first time, I want to be sure I get something that I can feel comfortable with for the rest of my life. I've actually been leaning towards a Joker tattoo for months now, but I kinda want the first tattoo to be more personal about who I am and what not. So basically my question is this, is there info I should check out and consider before making my decision? I read earlier on this thread that there are certain stigma's and such in regards to tattoo's, and I'd like to hear more on that too.

So can anyone fill me in here?
As far as stigmasregarding tattoos go, just think about where your going to put it. This can seriously impact your future employment. I mean, other that professional athletes, celebrities, and tattoo artists, how many people can you think of with great paying jobs and tattoos on their necks? Also, your current employer may frown on tattoos, so you may want to consider a location that is easily covered. I hope this helps.

[LexCorp]

Actually, tell me more about these people that you encounter that are like this. Where do you run into them? What, exactly, do they do that's so in your face?

jag

It was my younger sister (by 2 years) she got a tatoo simply to show off for no other reason. She has no idea about tatoos and got a tramp stamp which I believe we talked about before on this thread.

She and a bunch (2 others) of her friends got tramp stamps, the ones on the lower back, to show off and get attention nothing more. She showed me after getting in done and said look at me, look what I did. All for attention which I understand as she has not had a father figure since she was 10 and this is not the first thing she would do for attention. She did like to flaunt it in the faces of others for a moment but now that she is older she regrets it go figure. Now I know you have not these kind of people but they are out there.

The ones who do it simply for the attention. Not to challenge others ideas about what is normal, just a cry for help. Which in my sisters case was answered.

[Hotwire]

It was my younger sister (by 2 years) she got a tatoo simply to show off for no other reason. She has no idea about tatoos and got a tramp stamp which I believe we talked about before on this thread.

She and a bunch (2 others) of her friends got tramp stamps, the ones on the lower back, to show off and get attention nothing more. She showed me after getting in done and said look at me, look what I did. All for attention which I understand as she has not had a father figure since she was 10 and this is not the first thing she would do for attention. She did like to flaunt it in the faces of others for a moment but now that she is older she regrets it go figure. Now I know you have not these kind of people but they are out there.

The ones who do it simply for the attention. Not to challenge others ideas about what is normal, just a cry for help. Which in my sisters case was answered.
This is what comes to mind for me when I see a young person with their girlfriend/boyfriend's name on side of their neck.

Sorry to hear your sister regrets her tattoo, but hey, hindsight is always 20/20.

[LexCorp]

This is what comes to mind for me when I see a young person with their girlfriend/boyfriend's name on side of their neck.

Sorry to hear your sister regrets her tattoo, but hey, hindsight is always 20/20.

Indeed, such is the course of man.

[ComicChick]

This is what comes to mind for me when I see a young person with their girlfriend/boyfriend's name on side of their neck.



i've just never been a fan of neck tattoos, especially ones with the gf/bf's name.

to be honest, i don't think i've ever seen a nicely done one. most of the ppl i see them with around where i live are the ones they got at someone's house and not a shop.

[jaguarr]

It was my younger sister (by 2 years) she got a tatoo simply to show off for no other reason. She has no idea about tatoos and got a tramp stamp which I believe we talked about before on this thread.

She and a bunch (2 others) of her friends got tramp stamps, the ones on the lower back, to show off and get attention nothing more. She showed me after getting in done and said look at me, look what I did. All for attention which I understand as she has not had a father figure since she was 10 and this is not the first thing she would do for attention. She did like to flaunt it in the faces of others for a moment but now that she is older she regrets it go figure. Now I know you have not these kind of people but they are out there.

The ones who do it simply for the attention. Not to challenge others ideas about what is normal, just a cry for help. Which in my sisters case was answered.

Sorry to hear your sister had a rough time growing up. Hopefully she's grown and learned. But, honestly, with people such as this if it's not a tattoo it's going to be something else. Some people are just doomed to learn things the hard way in this life.

jag

[Shedhut]

http://a717.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/2/l_3a302c67ebcf08927d70e5c7a22b8d8c.jpg

friend of mine did this a few weeks ago :lips:

[Mattchew]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/XChick03/ATT00001.jpg

Tattoo aside, that's the nastiest belly button I've ever seen. :csad:


nast

[Demon Within]

nast
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/XChick03/ATT00001.jpg



Thats the worst tat iv seen in my life. Wow.

[uchiha_itachi]

everytime i see it, i just think to myself i bet he regrets that now...

[Logan's Runt]

Its actually well rendered, however tasteless it may be.

Over on SG in the 'tattoo' group, there's a thread called 'tasteless tattoos' where people post things like the above, the monkey butthole belly button, the rooster on a rope, etc.

[LexCorp]

Sorry to hear your sister had a rough time growing up. Hopefully she's grown and learned. But, honestly, with people such as this if it's not a tattoo it's going to be something else. Some people are just doomed to learn things the hard way in this life.

jag

Indeed the tatoo one just one of many attention seeking devices out there that are used by this type of person. You can never really avoid the people you tear down the image of certain things.

[Hotwire]

Its actually well rendered, however tasteless it may be.

Over on SG in the 'tattoo' group, there's a thread called 'tasteless tattoos' where people post things like the above, the monkey butthole belly button, the rooster on a rope, etc.
SG?

[LexCorp]

SG?

Suicide Girls - a model thing.

It's kinda fun. Very nice girls doing a more provocative kind of modeling. Not your basic Vogue photo shoot that's for sure. It's all in good taste. :)

[MaskedManJRK]

Its actually well rendered, however tasteless it may be.

Over on SG in the 'tattoo' group, there's a thread called 'tasteless tattoos' where people post things like the above, the monkey butthole belly button, the rooster on a rope, etc.

I'm not sure if they have this, but these are the worst tattoos EVER:

http://www.wunderkraut.com/art/ice1.jpg

http://www.wunderkraut.com/art/ice2.jpg

Think about that before you sleep tonight.

:o

[LexCorp]

Mr cool ice :whatever:

[uchiha_itachi]

He's hip.

[LexCorp]

He's hip.

Indeed

[jaguarr]

Indeed the tatoo one just one of many attention seeking devices out there that are used by this type of person. You can never really avoid the people you tear down the image of certain things.

I would classify people like that as Attention Whores first and foremost, and MAYBE then a part of tattoo culture if they have enough ink to qualify for that status.

I'm not sure if they have this, but these are the worst tattoos EVER:

http://www.wunderkraut.com/art/ice1.jpg

http://www.wunderkraut.com/art/ice2.jpg

Think about that before you sleep tonight.

:o

LMAO! :D Hahaha! Look at that kid in the second pic in the lower right hand corner getting worked on. His expression pretty much says it all. LOFL! :D :up:

jag

[LexCorp]

I would classify people like that as Attention Whores first and foremost, and MAYBE then a part of tattoo culture if they have enough ink to qualify for that status.



LMAO! :D Hahaha! Look at that kid in the second pic in the lower right hand corner getting worked on. His expression pretty much says it all. LOFL! :D :up:

jag

Well her tramp stamp takes up all of her lower back and she also has a rose on her upper right back shoulder....don't know if that counts?

[jaguarr]

Well her tramp stamp takes up all of her lower back and she also has a rose on her upper right back shoulder....don't know if that counts?

I wouldn't call her a part of tattoo culture. I'd call her someone with a lot of attention-seeking behavior tendencies that uses tattoos as one way to do that. :o

jag

[LexCorp]

I wouldn't call her a part of tattoo culture. I'd call her someone with a lot of attention-seeking behavior tendencies that uses tattoos as one way to do that. :o

jag

Well not the decent part of tatoo culture anyway.

[jaguarr]

Well not the decent part of tatoo culture anyway.

She's just someone who has tattoos, not someone who's into tattoo culture, though, from the sounds of it. Does she go to tattoo conventions? Is she constantly thinking of the next piece of ink she wants to get done? Does she find the whole medium beautiful and fascinating? People are part of tattoo culture have incorporated it into their lifestyles. It's very important to them. I don't get the sense that is the case for her.

jag

[Logan's Runt]

LMAO! :D Hahaha! Look at that kid in the second pic in the lower right hand corner getting worked on. His expression pretty much says it all. LOFL! :D :up:

jag

I watched an interview on German TV with that guy. Someone translated it all for us- all he talked about was how he was awesome and so logically had to tattoo how cool he was all over him. He said he added 'ice' because he thinks Vanilla Ice is awesome too. :up:

She's just someone who has tattoos, not someone who's into tattoo culture, though, from the sounds of it. Does she go to tattoo conventions? Is she constantly thinking of the next piece of ink she wants to get done? Does she find the whole medium beautiful and fascinating? People are part of tattoo culture have incorporated it into their lifestyles. It's very important to them. I don't get the sense that is the case for her.

jag

Like I said before- there's a huge difference between a 'tattooed person' and a 'person with tattoos.' :up:

[Captain Planet!]

He's hip.
"He's now, he's wow, and how!"

[LexCorp]

She's just someone who has tattoos, not someone who's into tattoo culture, though, from the sounds of it. Does she go to tattoo conventions? Is she constantly thinking of the next piece of ink she wants to get done? Does she find the whole medium beautiful and fascinating? People are part of tattoo culture have incorporated it into their lifestyles. It's very important to them. I don't get the sense that is the case for her.

jag

Indeed in this case it is quite obvious that she is not into it like that. But you can still get those you keep doing it for the attention. In theory she could have not grown out of it and just kept on going. Covering her self in them. I guess it is quality not quantity though.

Still just because they use it as an attention tool I don't think it makes them anyless a part of the overall culture. Every culture has parts like that where people subvert the goodness of it.

[jaguarr]

I watched an interview on German TV with that guy. Someone translated it all for us- all he talked about was how he was awesome and so logically had to tattoo how cool he was all over him. He said he added 'ice' because he thinks Vanilla Ice is awesome too. :up:


Ahhhhahahahahahahaaaa! For real? That's the reason he added "ice" to it? LOFl! I want to meet this guy! :D And the expression of the kid getting inked just cracks me up. It hides nothing and you know he's laying there thinking "You f**king dork!". :D



Indeed in this case it is quite obvious that she is not into it like that. But you can still get those you keep doing it for the attention. In theory she could have not grown out of it and just kept on going. Covering her self in them. I guess it is quality not quantity though.

Not just quality over quantity, but why they get the tattoos in the first place and what that ink and the overall tattoo scene means to them.


Still just because they use it as an attention tool I don't think it makes them anyless a part of the overall culture. Every culture has parts like that where people subvert the goodness of it.

LR said it best:

Like I said before- there's a huge difference between a 'tattooed person' and a 'person with tattoos.' :up:

jag

[LexCorp]

Indeed the distinct is there and I can totaly see that. No disputing it. :)

However I still feel that people like that can damage the cultures of others.

[jaguarr]

Indeed the distinct is there and I can totaly see that. No disputing it. :)

However I still feel that people like that can damage the cultures of others.

I don't disagree with that last part. Look at how weekend Harley riders have destroyed the outlaw biker image, for example.

jag

[LexCorp]

I don't disagree with that last part. Look at how weekend Harley riders have destroyed the outlaw biker image, for example.

jag

Indeed, it's a shame. Like the whole issue with the game culture on the Hype. Some people are ruining it for the rest of us.

[jaguarr]

Indeed, it's a shame. Like the whole issue with the game culture on the Hype. Some people are ruining it for the rest of us.

No, gamers are just dirty and deserve our scorn. :up:

jag

[LexCorp]

No, gamers are just dirty and deserve our scorn. :up:

jag

*covers up my I :heart: gamin tshirt*

Yeah rebel scum

[jaguarr]

Haha! :D

jag

[LexCorp]

Haha! :D

jag

Indeed I think that is me done for the day, cheers :woot:

[The Evolutionist]

No, gamers are just dirty and deserve our scorn. :up:

jag

:cmad: :bh: :ikyn

[uchiha_itachi]

"He's now, he's wow, and how!"

i lol'd :D

[uchiha_itachi]

my mate found this pic.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd109/whysoserious4/mariosleevetat.jpg

and this one lol

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd109/whysoserious4/nintendothemedarmsleeve.jpg


i think those are cool, first one could of been alot better though,

[Draw4u]

I'm not sure if they have this, but these are the worst tattoos EVER:

http://www.wunderkraut.com/art/ice1.jpg

http://www.wunderkraut.com/art/ice2.jpg

Think about that before you sleep tonight.

:o


this guy is the man, hes a superhero adn thats his mackin costume!

[X-Chick]

I love that second Nintendo sleeve. Reminds me of my childhood. :heart:

[Logan's Runt]

This is actually on some chick here in town, done by a guy I know.They wrote a BME article about it and everything. :up:

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200704041035-pix1.jpg

[X-Chick]

Love it. :up:

[El ASESINO]

my mate found this pic.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd109/whysoserious4/mariosleevetat.jpg

and this one lol

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd109/whysoserious4/nintendothemedarmsleeve.jpg


i think those are cool, first one could of been alot better though,

Cool Tattoo's I like the first one

[MaskedManJRK]

This is actually on some chick here in town, done by a guy I know.They wrote a BME article about it and everything. :up:

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200704041035-pix1.jpg

Now THAT'S clever. :up:

[incubat]

Hey, I'm thinking of getting a Ganesha tattoo, any ideas or comments?

[The Evolutionist]

Hey, I'm thinking of getting a Ganesha tattoo, any ideas or comments?

Need more information, such as placement, coloring, etc.

[X-Chick]

Hey, I'm thinking of getting a Ganesha tattoo, any ideas or comments?

If that's what you want, then go for it. I'd say it needs to have vibrant colors and should be fairly large in size to accommodate plenty of detail.

[Logan's Runt]

If that's what you want, then go for it. I'd say it needs to have vibrant colors and should be fairly large in size to accommodate plenty of detail.

With tattoos, bigger is always better.

[LexCorp]

Love the mario tats at the top of the page.

[Mattchew]

http://www.wunderkraut.com/art/ice1.jpg


WOW! That's the WORST pose ever for that skeleton... Wear a f-ing turtleneck forever.

[jaguarr]

Hey, I'm thinking of getting a Ganesha tattoo, any ideas or comments?

I have a comment; I get the feeling you might be fishing for peer approval of your tattoo idea so my advice to you is to get what YOU want, not what anyone else wants. It's going to mean something to you and to nobody else. Yes, be sensitive to the fact that certain designs or placements might raise eyebrows and take those things into consideration, but ultimately YOU have to be the one who is happy with what you choose to have done and where on your body you put it. It's going to be on you FOREVER, after all.

jag

[incubat]

I have a comment; I get the feeling you might be fishing for peer approval of your tattoo idea so my advice to you is to get what YOU want, not what anyone else wants. It's going to mean something to you and to nobody else. Yes, be sensitive to the fact that certain designs or placements might raise eyebrows and take those things into consideration, but ultimately YOU have to be the one who is happy with what you choose to have done and where on your body you put it. It's going to be on you FOREVER, after all.

jag


haha, thanks jag. but that's not really why I asked help.
I AM sure I want a Ganesha tattoo (I have my reasons). I'm thinking of having it done on my left shoulder, but I've been thinking on desinging it myself, since I didn't try that with my previous one, still, I was asking just to see if anyone had any advice on styles or colors for that particular one idea. (I don't have many friends with tattoos, so it's hard to get advice for that).

[jaguarr]

haha, thanks jag. but that's not really why I asked help.
I AM sure I want a Ganesha tattoo (I have my reasons). I'm thinking of having it done on my left shoulder, but I've been thinking on desinging it myself, since I didn't try that with my previous one, still, I was asking just to see if anyone had any advice on styles or colors for that particular one idea. (I don't have many friends with tattoos, so it's hard to get advice for that).

Ahhh. Gotcha. In that case, best advice I could give is to get all the Ganesha pictures you can find that you really like and take them to your tattooist of choice and get his/her help in coming up with a great design. :up:

jag

[incubat]

hmm...thx, guess I'll start there

[jaguarr]

hmm...thx, guess I'll start there

Really is the best way to pull together the best design and what you want, IMHO. :up:

jag

[X-Chick]

Yeah, I completely with that because your artist is going to know what he can and can't do and what will look best on skin.

[jaguarr]

Yeah, I completely with that because your artist is going to know what he can and can't do and what will look best on skin.


His artist will also know what will fit best on the part of his body he wants to have the piece done on.

jag

[X-Chick]

Yeah, good point. My artist designed mine so it moved with the contours of my body.

[MaskedManJRK]

Here's a question I just throught of:

My skin is a very fickle beast--almost any oil that touches it makes it break out. Would the ink in the tattoos mess with my skin like that? Are there any oils in it?

[Draw4u]

Here's a question I just throught of:

My skin is a very fickle beast--almost any oil that touches it makes it break out. Would the ink in the tattoos mess with my skin like that? Are there any oils in it?

Tattoo inks are usually made up of different types of glycerol, ethanol, distilled water, alcohol, and different color dyes. Youre bset bet is to ask your tattoo artist. He may want to do a small spot test on you first to make sure you dont have any reactions.

[jaguarr]

Anything new to show off Jag?

Shyair? Is that you? Can't you hang on to a user name, son!? No new ink. Probably this summer. I've got a few pieces I'm contemplating but first on the list will most likely be a baby jaguar to commemorate the birth of my baby that'd due in July. :up:

jag

[jaguarr]

lol. Certain mods don't like that name. But I've been too busy getting ready to be deployed to be around for the last year or so.

Congrats on the new addition tho.

Thanks. My wife and I are very excited. What branch did you join? Any date on when you'll be deployed and where you'll be going?

jag

[Nightmare]

That mr cool ice guy cant be real tattoos... can it?

[jaguarr]

Active Army. April to Afghanistan

Stay safe over there, youngblood.

That mr cool ice guy cant be real tattoos... can it?

Sadly, he's for real.

jag

[X-Chick]

hmmm. Nice Icon ya got there. Reminds me of someone. :o


Anyways...I dont have any new tatts. been busy with ...work. but ill take new pics of my old ones....still incomplete.

You mean like Sasuke or Itachi or something? :huh:

[X-Chick]

Maybe more Itatchi since he ripped out Sasuke's eye...but no. it was my old icon.

Thanks for the spoiler, tool. :up:

It's Itachi's eye anyway and I found it on dA.

[X-Chick]

Doesn't mean I knew about it. I don't really care, though. So anyway, congrats joining the Army, but be safe.

[X-Chick]

Oh. Yeah, I don't really know anything about you. Or most people here. Everyone likes a little mystery, I suppose.

[X-Chick]

Yeah, it's okay, I guess. I've been toying with the idea of adding to it. But...there's at least two other tattoos I want, also. So I dunno yet.

[uchiha_itachi]

Thanks for the spoiler, tool. :up:

It's Itachi's eye anyway and I found it on dA.

dont worri, he didnt spoil it for you. im not saying how cos obv that would spoil it lol

[Hotwire]

I'm not sure if they have this, but these are the worst tattoos EVER:

http://www.wunderkraut.com/art/ice1.jpg

http://www.wunderkraut.com/art/ice2.jpg

Think about that before you sleep tonight.

:o
This makes me think of the Comcast commercial they run here in Atlanta. A guy got tiger stripes all over his body, and he's calling the tattoo shop, who keeps telling him it's permanent. "Sorry, Drok, you Mr. Cool ICE now."
And I'm guessing the sunglasses on the back of his head are to inhibit his hindsight.

[incubat]

This makes me think of the Comcast commercial they run here in Atlanta. A guy got tiger stripes all over his body, and he's calling the tattoo shop, who keeps telling him it's permanent. "Sorry, Drok, you Mr. Cool ICE now."
And I'm guessing the sunglasses on the back of his head are to inhibit his hindsight.


OMG!!!:wow: I didn't even notice those!!

[uchiha_itachi]

How could you miss those? lol

[incubat]

I was kinda distracted, he had something on his back...

[jaguarr]

This makes me think of the Comcast commercial they run here in Atlanta. A guy got tiger stripes all over his body, and he's calling the tattoo shop, who keeps telling him it's permanent. "Sorry, Drok, you Mr. Cool ICE now."
And I'm guessing the sunglasses on the back of his head are to inhibit his hindsight.

Hahaha! :D :up:

jag

[batsone]

And I'm guessing the sunglasses on the back of his head are to inhibit his hindsight

lmao so friggin true

[Sandman138]

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/aging-well.jpg

This is the hottest guy ever and I want to marry him.:heart:

[Logan's Runt]

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/aging-well.jpg

This is the hottest guy ever and I want to marry him.:heart:

I think he's nifty. :heart:

[X-Chick]

What do you guys think about wrist tattoos? Too much of a fad?

[jaguarr]

What do you guys think about wrist tattoos? Too much of a fad?

They're rapidly becoming the new Tramp Stamp, going by how many "trendy" chicks with no other tattoos but a wrist tat I've been seeing, lately.

jag

[Logan's Runt]

I like wrist tattoos a lot. They haven't struck me as 'fad'ish. My second was a small inner wrist tattoo- now its getting eaten by my sleeve, but for years it was stand alone.

They can be very elegant, I think. :up:

[Logan's Runt]

They're rapidly becoming the new Tramp Stamp, going by how many "trendy" chicks with no other tattoos but a wrist tat I've been seeing, lately.

jag

They might go the way of the ladybug on the ankle, agreed. They don't bother me as of yet, though, and I haven't heard any grumblings from other people in the tattoo community about them.

[jaguarr]

I like wrist tattoos a lot. They haven't struck me as 'fad'ish. My second was a small inner wrist tattoo- now its getting eaten by my sleeve, but for years it was stand alone.

They can be very elegant, I think. :up:

Yeah, but you have a lot of other tats. Tat culture is a part of you. I see so many girls with just a wrist tat these days and it comes off as just trying to be trendy and "hip" in much the same way the fabled tramp stamp started out. The CAN be elegant on the right woman, no disagreement, there. But they more often than not invoke an impression of "poseur" when I see them on most women.

jag

[X-Chick]

Yeah, but you have a lot of other tats. Tat culture is a part of you. I see so many girls with just a wrist tat these days and it comes off as just trying to be trendy and "hip" in much the same way the fabled tramp stamp started out. The CAN be elegant on the right woman, no disagreement, there. But they more often than not invoke an impression of "poseur" when I see them on most women.

jag

Yeah, see that's pretty much how I'm starting to feel about them. And yet, I still want one. :o

[Logan's Runt]

Yeah, but you have a lot of other tats. Tat culture is a part of you. I see so many girls with just a wrist tat these days and it comes off as just trying to be trendy and "hip" in much the same way the fabled tramp stamp started out. The CAN be elegant on the right woman, no disagreement, there. But they more often than not invoke an impression of "poseur" when I see them on most women.

jag

I can see how that would be. I haven't seen a lot of girls with them, I guess. Maybe the trend hasn't hit here yet.

[jaguarr]

I can see how that would be. I haven't seen a lot of girls with them, I guess. Maybe the trend hasn't hit here yet.

It's weird how trends happen in our culture, particularly in subcultures like the tattoo culture. It's very organic and spreads from different areas out. There's no set patterns or people who tend to set the trends, either. it just sort of spreads and sometimes it's hard to see where it came from once it's become pervasive.

jag

[MaskedManJRK]

Who'd let their kids do this for you? :o

http://modblog.bmezine.com/2008/02/10/happy-birthday-mommy/

On one hand, it does sound a bit dangerous to have a six year-old hold a tattoo gun. :wow:

On the other hand, awwwwwww! :woot:

[jaguarr]

Yeah, I don't think I'd let my kid touch me with NEEDLES and ink. :dry:

jag

[Logan's Runt]

I think its nifty, if you're into that sort of thing.

[uchiha_itachi]

Indeed, although i'd rather get my kid to do a drawing on paper and get the artist to copy it.


Note: i have no kids

[jaguarr]

Yeah, to each their own. I can understand the sentimental factor behind it, no doubt.

jag

[Logan's Runt]

Aye, and if you're totally committed to having a wobbly, scarred, messy kind of thing with lots of meaning. :up:

[jaguarr]

Yeah, I'm thinking uchiha's suggestion is a better one if you're really wanting something your kid drew to be inked on you. :up:

jag

[MaskedManJRK]

Indeed, although i'd rather get my kid to do a drawing on paper and get the artist to copy it.


Note: i have no kids

Well, it looked like there was someone else there, probably a professional, supervising the kid.

[Logan's Runt]

Well, it looked like there was someone else there, probably a professional, supervising the kid.

Oh, I'd imagine.

I've also seen people have their kids draw directly on them, and then had the tattooer go over it.

[X-Chick]

Tommy Lee has his kids' names on his wrists in their handwriting from when they were young. I always thought it was a neat idea.

[Sandman138]

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/momo01.jpg

Another total hottie. :heart:

[ComicChick]

what do you guys think of scarification?

i've been seeing a lot of pictures and stuff of it lately.

has anyone here had any done?

[X-Chick]

It's interesting enough, but definitely not for me.

[Green Lantern]

XC get on AIM :o

[The Evolutionist]

what do you guys think of scarification?

i've been seeing a lot of pictures and stuff of it lately.

has anyone here had any done?

I looked into it before I got my first tattoo, because I have a lot of scars from multiple injuries and surgeries in my past, and wanted to have some in a design. In the end though, I decided against it in favor of having a real, fleshed out piece of art put on me.

[The Evolutionist]

What do you guys think about wrist tattoos? Too much of a fad?

My cousin has tattoos on each of her wrists, and I'm about 50% sure they're her only ones. She got them a good 10 or 12 years ago though, so she definitely wasn't trying for a fad. I think they look pretty good on her, and I would have a hard time not seeing them on her.

[MaskedManJRK]

what do you guys think of scarification?

i've been seeing a lot of pictures and stuff of it lately.

has anyone here had any done?

Just needles themselves give me the heebie-jeebies. I wouldn't let someone come near me with a knife. :o

[Sandman138]

what do you guys think of scarification?

i've been seeing a lot of pictures and stuff of it lately.

has anyone here had any done?

If I had the stones for it, I'd totally do it. But I don't think I could handle it.

[Sandman138]

http://hampshire.facebook.com/share_redirect.php?h=b1811cdf6cf9a94017325c173d118 71a&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmodblog.bmezine.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F200708120902-pix1.jpg&sid=12555320242

[Deep Thinkin'!]

i hope that's just coloring :o

[Sandman138]

Nope, that's a fresh scarification.

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200703041900-pix3.jpg

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200707281235-pix1.jpg

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200612081147-pix1.jpg

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200611160904-pix1.jpg

[Shedhut]

that sucks so hard... specially the last one, urgh.

[Monster]

Eurgh.

[Logan's Runt]

I love scarification. Haven't had the balls to get any done, though. The finished product isn't really what I'm looking for in a body mod, either. Something about skin removal freaks me right the hell out. But then again, so do piercing needles/dermal punches.

I'd go for subdermal implants/heavy stretching/tongue splitting, etc before I'd go for that, I think.

[jaguarr]

I don't find branding or scarification particularly pleasing, aesthetically, so not really for me.

jag

[uchiha_itachi]

i dont think they look good at all, specially compared to tattoos

[Logan's Runt]

I don't find branding or scarification particularly pleasing, aesthetically, so not really for me.

jag

i dont think they look good at all, specially compared to tattoos

Eh, they're just a different flavor of bodymod. They're everything to somebody.

[jaguarr]

Eh, they're just a different flavor of bodymod. They're everything to somebody.

Oh, I know people who love them. They're just not my cup of tea, personally, that's all I'm saying. Doesn't make them any less valid of an artform.

jag

[JStorm]

I won't the word "Jag" tattooed on my left buttcheck.

[jaguarr]

I won't the word "Jag" tattooed on my left buttcheck.

The words "Owned By" should precede that. :up:

jag

[JStorm]

The words "Owned By" should precede that. :up:

jag

As long as every female that see me naked knows that one side of my ass belongs to you, and the other to Devil - I'm cool with it.



"Sweety, are you gay, or something - who is Jag and Devil?"



"Two dudes that make sure when I take off my shirt - you don't say 'Ewwwh,' you say 'Oooohh.' Now slap the 'Jag' side of my ass, and tell me I look good in pink."

[Sandman138]

I love scarification. Haven't had the balls to get any done, though. The finished product isn't really what I'm looking for in a body mod, either. Something about skin removal freaks me right the hell out. But then again, so do piercing needles/dermal punches.

I'd go for subdermal implants/heavy stretching/tongue splitting, etc before I'd go for that, I think.

I love the look of good keloid art, but yeah, scarification almost always looks better to me before it heals up.

[Logan's Runt]

I love the look of good keloid art, but yeah, scarification almost always looks better to me before it heals up.

Aye, it appeals to me more before healing too.

[uchiha_itachi]

Eh, they're just a different flavor of bodymod. They're everything to somebody.

yeah i know, thats fair enough. Me personally i can say ill never get one.

[incubat]

yeah...I agree, I wouldn't get one either. Plus, I don't really scar that well, so it might look kind of mesy afterwards

[Draw4u]

juat did this guy last week. . .

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5355/venomsmallmj9.jpg

[jaguarr]

Man, that's a sick, sick piece of work, D4U. Nicely done. I can't figure out what part of the guy's body that is one, though (unless he has a really, really, really oddly shaped ass).

jag

[incubat]

i think it's his arm and those are actually two pictures

[jaguarr]

i think it's his arm and those are actually two pictures


Ahhh....okay, that makes more sense. I was looking at that and wondering what in the Blue Hell was going on, there. LOL! Need more tea.

jag

[The Evolutionist]

Great work D4U, although I'd be surprised if you did anything less bad ass.

[incubat]

Ahhh....okay, that makes more sense. I was looking at that and wondering what in the Blue Hell was going on, there. LOL! Need more tea.

jag

same thing happened to me, just took a little while to figure out

[Draw4u]

yeah its on his leg, its just 2 pics put together.

[bullets]

Nope, that's a fresh scarification.

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200703041900-pix3.jpg

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200707281235-pix1.jpg

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200612081147-pix1.jpg

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200611160904-pix1.jpg


The first and third look cool . The other two are retarded.

[Draw4u]

Scarification on a large scale like that is stupid. Besides, most of the scarification ive seen in prerson only looks good for a year or 2 maybe and then almost dissappears.

Anyways, thought you guys might dig this one. . .

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9119/avplegoz0.jpg

[Sandman138]

It depends on how you treat the scar while it's healing. If you apply the right amount of the correct ashes to it, it will definitely stay very noticeable for a very long time. The keloid Mayan piece in the last pic I posted isn't going away.

Anyways, nice work.

[Sandman138]

http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/no-tribal-tattoos.jpg

Somebody had to say it.:up::up:

[Logan's Runt]

Did this today:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x163/logansrunt/lastpiece.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x163/logansrunt/boxedwolvie2.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x163/logansrunt/boxedwolvie1.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x163/logansrunt/wholearm.jpg

Wheee. :up:

[jaguarr]

New sleeve is coming along nicely, Runt! :up:

jag

[Logan's Runt]

New sleeve is coming along nicely, Runt! :up:

jag

Chaaa. :up: The boxes on the forearm really helped start to bring things together, I think.

[Conebone69]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/XChick03/ATT00001.jpg

Tattoo aside, that's the nastiest belly button I've ever seen. :csad:
Lol thats awesome

[X-Chick]

Chaaa. :up: The boxes on the forearm really helped start to bring things together, I think.

Yeah, it is and its looking awesome. :up:

[incubat]

congrats on the sleeve LR

[Draw4u]

did more work on the HB sleeve http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6926/hellboyif1.jpg

[jaguarr]

That sleeve is sick, D4U! :up:

jag

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Wow, I really like that sleeve. Good job. :up:

[knowsbleed]

Looks amazing D4U. Trying to get it done in time for the new movie? Hope the wearer goes sleeveless to the premier and gets you some more business. :up:

[X-Chick]

I think I finally found a new artist. This guy is really easy to work with and the work I've seen from him is awesome. I've got an appointment with him Thursday to finally get started on something new.

Check out his stuff at www.myspace.com/jacemasula under his pics and let me know what you guys think. My only (minor) issue is that he seems to favor one particular style, which really isn't my thing.

[Logan's Runt]

I think I finally found a new artist. This guy is really easy to work with and the work I've seen from him is awesome. I've got an appointment with him Thursday to finally get started on something new.

Check out his stuff at www.myspace.com/jacemasula (http://www.myspace.com/jacemasula) under his pics and let me know what you guys think. My only (minor) issue is that he seems to favor one particular style, which really isn't my thing.

Looks great. I clicked around on his InkedNation account too and he's got some really amazing pieces. If he's personable too, I think you've got a good pick. :up:

What about the style isn't your thing?

[X-Chick]

I dig his style and love pretty much everything he's done, but for me personally, I tend to lean toward the Japanese style, which is what we'll be working on. But he said he was excited to started with this when I told him what all I eventually wanted.

He also wants to add color to the phoenix I already have and of everyone who has said that, he's the only one to come up with the colors I already had in mind. :up:

[ComicChick]

ive had a taste for ink lately and i really can't decide what i want to get. [/notimpulsiveenough]

[ComicChick]

I dig his style and love pretty much everything he's done, but for me personally, I tend to lean toward the Japanese style, which is what we'll be working on. But he said he was excited to started with this when I told him what all I eventually wanted.

He also wants to add color to the phoenix I already have and of everyone who has said that, he's the only one to come up with the colors I already had in mind. :up:

that's always a great start

[Logan's Runt]

I dig his style and love pretty much everything he's done, but for me personally, I tend to lean toward the Japanese style, which is what we'll be working on. But he said he was excited to started with this when I told him what all I eventually wanted.

He also wants to add color to the phoenix I already have and of everyone who has said that, he's the only one to come up with the colors I already had in mind. :up:

I think with the quality shown in his other work, he'd be trustworthy to put out a good Japanese piece, even if its not his home style. He looks adaptable- and the fact that he's stoked makes it even better. Being excited about a project always makes it turn out better.

And its awesome that you two think along the same lines as far as color on your phoenix- sounds like you guys are a good fit.

[X-Chick]

God, it's already been a year I've been putting this off and I'm so ready to get this done. A two days wait is going to suck. Honestly, I'm a bit nervous though because this is going on my ribs and I know it's going to hurt like a *****.

[Logan's Runt]

ive had a taste for ink lately and i really can't decide what i want to get. [/notimpulsiveenough]

I am so impulsive its ridiculous.

[Logan's Runt]

God, it's already been a year I've been putting this off and I'm so ready to get this done. A two days wait is going to suck. Honestly, I'm a bit nervous though because this is going on my ribs and I know it's going to hurt like a *****.

Ooooh, ribs. :up:

[ComicChick]

I am so impulsive its ridiculous.

sometimes i wish i was moreso, but i don't want something that i like on a whim and end up hating.

and like i said in the other thread, i'm trying to think of something X-related but obscure enough that only real fans would figure out.

i like the phoenix ones i showed you, but i'm not the biggest phoenix fan so i dunno

[Logan's Runt]

sometimes i wish i was moreso, but i don't want something that i like on a whim and end up hating.

and like i said in the other thread, i'm trying to think of something X-related but obscure enough that only real fans would figure out.

i like the phoenix ones i showed you, but i'm not the biggest phoenix fan so i dunno

Luckily I don't regret anything. :up: But, not everybody can do that and so thinking ahead is probably a good idea for most people.

If you're not the biggest phoenix fan, I'd advise against that as a tattoo, especially if you think you'll always look at it and say 'meh.' If you're having doubts about a tattoo, listen to those. Wait till you run across an image or have an idea that you know is perfect. I just had one of those for a backpiece and now I can't wait to finish my sleeve so we can rock on that one.

[ComicChick]

Luckily I don't regret anything. :up: But, not everybody can do that and so thinking ahead is probably a good idea for most people.

If you're not the biggest phoenix fan, I'd advise against that as a tattoo, especially if you think you'll always look at it and say 'meh.' If you're having doubts about a tattoo, listen to those. Wait till you run across an image or have an idea that you know is perfect.

yeah that's why i'm waiting. i've kinda been really thinking of the word Faith in an ambigram form. I pretty much got through last year on Faith alone. Faith in myself, and Faith in other things, so that's kinda meaningful to me because last year was the worst of my life to date.
i tried to draw my own but them things are hard.

I just had one of those for a backpiece and now I can't wait to finish my sleeve so we can rock on that one.

what's it gonna be? or is it a surprise?

[The Evolutionist]

I keep putting off getting my next tattoo...I have the final design ready, I just need to find the time to go talk to my artist, and then of course the time to sit around for 3 hours or so not doing anything...damn college.

[Logan's Runt]

yeah that's why i'm waiting. i've kinda been really thinking of the word Faith in an ambigram form. I pretty much got through last year on Faith alone. Faith in myself, and Faith in other things, so that's kinda meaningful to me because last year was the worst of my life to date.
i tried to draw my own but them things are hard.



what's it gonna be? or is it a surprise?

I'd say just bring your idea to a/your tattoo artist. In my experience, what they come up with is always way more amazing than anything I could- plus I love other people's art more than my own anyway.

For my backpiece- an oak tree. Sounds strange, but the oak tree means a lot to me personally. I've got one specific oak that it will be representative of, to me. I may even have my artist add a few details to make it more of a 'portrait' as that particular tree has some distinct features.

I've seen trees as backpieces before, and when they flow with the shape of the body they look amazing.

[The Evolutionist]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/TheEvolutionist/Tattoo2.jpg

This is the idea I've formed in my head for my next tattoo. I gave my artist a similarly rough sketch for the first one and he gave me something awesome out of it. I'm planning on having him carry the smoke from the background of my first one into this one.

Any thoughts?

Just for reference, here's my first and only one so far.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/TheEvolutionist/Tattoo1.jpg

[The Evolutionist]

I'd say just bring your idea to a/your tattoo artist. In my experience, what they come up with is always way more amazing than anything I could- plus I love other people's art more than my own anyway.

For my backpiece- an oak tree. Sounds strange, but the oak tree means a lot to me personally. I've got one specific oak that it will be representative of, to me. I may even have my artist add a few details to make it more of a 'portrait' as that particular tree has some distinct features.

I've seen trees as backpieces before, and when they flow with the shape of the body they look amazing.

That sounds awesome, I've seen a few tree tattoos, and they tend to work really well.

[Nightmare]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/TheEvolutionist/Tattoo1.jpg

Thats pretty cool. The only negative thing i can really say is maybe the head is too small. Maybe the entire thing would look better bigger. But its nice. Looks cool.

[-Crusher-]

we're posting our tattoos? welly welly well then:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0004.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0003.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0001.jpg




Also here is my most recent work that i got done just on saturday:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0003-1.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0005-1.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0006.jpg

[Logan's Runt]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/TheEvolutionist/Tattoo2.jpg

This is the idea I've formed in my head for my next tattoo. I gave my artist a similarly rough sketch for the first one and he gave me something awesome out of it. I'm planning on having him carry the smoke from the background of my first one into this one.

Any thoughts?

Just for reference, here's my first and only one so far.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/TheEvolutionist/Tattoo1.jpg

I like the idea of smoke in the background. I think your artist probably will do this on his own, but the words look sort of random and unsymmetrical in placement and I think the smoke could be used to 'place' them in the image more. I know the image isn't a finished design, so there's lots of things that can be done.

If you decide against smoke (which might be good, considering these two tattoos are pretty different conceptually- you might not want to link them that strongly in a visual manner) then I think the words would look neat in a more 'traditional' tattoo banner design. I love those banners, but have never had an idea that would warrant one. Your other tattoo is a pretty traditionally spirited design, so it would be neat to have traditional elements of a different tattoo style in this new one.

Just my thoughts. :up:

[Hotwire]

Nope, that's a fresh scarification.
http://modblog.bmezine.com/wp-content/uploads/200611160904-pix1.jpg
That is just gross.

[jaguarr]

I've been hunting for just the right baby jaguar picture to base some new work off of in honor of my son once he's born this summer. So far I haven't found anything that really strikes my fancy, though. The putting your ideas together is half the fun, though. :)

jag

[uchiha_itachi]

how many of your tattoos are jaguarrs?

[jaguarr]

how many of your tattoos are jaguarrs?

I only have two at the moment, but they are both jags. I have ideas for at least three more pieces, all of them jags. :up:

jag

[uchiha_itachi]

ah ok cool. i do like your idea for the baby jag representing your son, thats major coolness :D

[Spider-Jay420]

Here's mine
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x187/spider-jay420/102_3974.jpg
I've been wanting to get the webs extended, maybe another inch or so.

[jaguarr]

ah ok cool. i do like your idea for the baby jag representing your son, thats major coolness :D

Hey, thanks! I want to do something to commemorate his birth with some ink. But I prefer pictorial based type tattoos to do that rather than something that has a name or words that go with the piece. I have this personal aversion to lettering in my ink, particularly names. Everyone I know that has someone's name tattooed on them winds up having some sort of personal tragedy involving that person befall them, so it's made me a bit superstitious about them. Plus, I just don't care for the way they look, to be honest. I like having ink that has a story that I can tell people if I'm so inclined.

jag

[jaguarr]

I'd say just bring your idea to a/your tattoo artist. In my experience, what they come up with is always way more amazing than anything I could- plus I love other people's art more than my own anyway.

For my backpiece- an oak tree. Sounds strange, but the oak tree means a lot to me personally. I've got one specific oak that it will be representative of, to me. I may even have my artist add a few details to make it more of a 'portrait' as that particular tree has some distinct features.

I've seen trees as backpieces before, and when they flow with the shape of the body they look amazing.

If you get the oak tree piece, I will be forced to make "tie a yellow ribbon around you" jokes. :) (Sounds like a cool piece, though).

jag

[Logan's Runt]

If you get the oak tree piece, I will be forced to make "tie a yellow ribbon around you" jokes. :) (Sounds like a cool piece, though).

jag

That's fine, I bought a Schwinn Jaguar bike and now I get to make 'riding jag' jokes. :oldrazz:

[jaguarr]

That's fine, I bought a Schwinn Jaguar bike and now I get to make 'riding jag' jokes. :oldrazz:

:D

jag

[The Evolutionist]

Thats pretty cool. The only negative thing i can really say is maybe the head is too small. Maybe the entire thing would look better bigger. But its nice. Looks cool.

Bigger would be better, but I'm an actor, so my profession abhors any tattoos, and the bigger they are, the less of a chance I have of being cast if the role would require them to be covered. The one I have is on my upper right arm, and the next one will be on my upper left, so they are covered by 90% of t-shirts that I own, although I tend to roll up the sleeves a bit to display my tattoo if I'm in a situation where it's accepted.

I like the idea of smoke in the background. I think your artist probably will do this on his own, but the words look sort of random and unsymmetrical in placement and I think the smoke could be used to 'place' them in the image more. I know the image isn't a finished design, so there's lots of things that can be done.

If you decide against smoke (which might be good, considering these two tattoos are pretty different conceptually- you might not want to link them that strongly in a visual manner) then I think the words would look neat in a more 'traditional' tattoo banner design. I love those banners, but have never had an idea that would warrant one. Your other tattoo is a pretty traditionally spirited design, so it would be neat to have traditional elements of a different tattoo style in this new one.

Just my thoughts. :up:

The smoke is sort of my artist's signature, so I'm sure he'd want to work it in. I hadn't thought of using it to anchor the words though, and I'll definitely bring that up. The image you see was the result of about 5 minutes worth of work in Photoshop on my part, to get a purposely rough sketch.

While these two are different in a lot of ways, they both carry similar meaning to me, and the Drama Masks were originally supposed to be the dots for the ying-yang in my first one, before it got scaled down to make room for the dragon. I really want something to link them, and since I want this one to be grey scale (not that the colors of the dragon would work), the smoke is the next obvious solution.

Thanks for the input, you gave me some more good stuff to go to my artist about.

[Logan's Runt]

Bigger would be better, but I'm an actor, so my profession abhors any tattoos, and the bigger they are, the less of a chance I have of being cast if the role would require them to be covered. The one I have is on my upper right arm, and the next one will be on my upper left, so they are covered by 90% of t-shirts that I own, although I tend to roll up the sleeves a bit to display my tattoo if I'm in a situation where it's accepted.



The smoke is sort of my artist's signature, so I'm sure he'd want to work it in. I hadn't thought of using it to anchor the words though, and I'll definitely bring that up. The image you see was the result of about 5 minutes worth of work in Photoshop on my part, to get a purposely rough sketch.

While these two are different in a lot of ways, they both carry similar meaning to me, and the Drama Masks were originally supposed to be the dots for the ying-yang in my first one, before it got scaled down to make room for the dragon. I really want something to link them, and since I want this one to be grey scale (not that the colors of the dragon would work), the smoke is the next obvious solution.

Thanks for the input, you gave me some more good stuff to go to my artist about.

Sounds like you have several good reasons to continue the smoke. I don't think it would look bad aesthetically at all. :up:

Bigger is always better with tattoos, unless you're concerned about covering them.

[Captain Planet!]

I've been hunting for just the right baby jaguar picture to base some new work off of in honor of my son once he's born this summer. So far I haven't found anything that really strikes my fancy, though. The putting your ideas together is half the fun, though. :)

jag
Here's the best baby jag pics I could find
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg296/LUVJUNEBUG/ANIMALS/jaguarcub-1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c52/badxradxandy/BabyJaguar.jpg

[WildChild]

Sweet tats.I' m getting mine this summer.

[Logan's Runt]

Here's the best baby jag pics I could find
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg296/LUVJUNEBUG/ANIMALS/jaguarcub-1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c52/badxradxandy/BabyJaguar.jpg

Awwwwh. I love the little fierce one. :heart:

[jaguarr]

Here's the best baby jag pics I could find
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg296/LUVJUNEBUG/ANIMALS/jaguarcub-1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c52/badxradxandy/BabyJaguar.jpg

Hey, nice find. I've seen the first one, but the second one is new to me. Thanks, man! :up:

jag

[ComicChick]

lil fierce baby jag ftw!

but, the other one is adorable too.

fierce baby for a lil boy
cute baby for a lil girl.

you're just gonna have to have one of each.

[Marx]

we're posting our tattoos? welly welly well then:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0004.jpg






Also here is my most recent work that i got done just on saturday:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0003-1.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0005-1.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/_wesly_/DSC_0006.jpg

Wow man...that is amazing! Can't wait to see the finished product! http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[-Crusher-]

Wow man...that is amazing! Can't wait to see the finished product! http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif
thanks alot, i cant wait either. hopfully it'll be done before my birthday. which is october.

[X-Chick]

The bats look kind of odd. I don't know if it's just the picture or because it's healing, but it looks like only one of them has ears and the wing on one of them looks anatomically incorrect. :huh:

[Marx]

thanks alot, i cant wait either. hopfully it'll be done before my birthday. which is october.

I've never seen anything like it. I would definately say it is unique. Did you draw it yourself?

[X-Chick]

So, a quick question on the healing process. I've had two different artists now and they've told me two different things.

The first told me to use A&D or unscented lotion and to never use saran wrap because all injuries, including tattoos need oxygen to heal.

My second artist just told me to use saran wrap and to not put anything on it.

What do you guys do?

[Kable24]

I just kept a cream on mine and then kept it covered with my sleeves. I was told to avoid sunlight for 2 weeks with it.

[Figs]

So, a quick question on the healing process. I've had two different artists now and they've told me two different things.

The first told me to use A&D or unscented lotion and to never use saran wrap because all injuries, including tattoos need oxygen to heal.

My second artist just told me to use saran wrap and to not put anything on it.

What do you guys do?

What always works well is Lubriderm. Just make sure what ever moisturizer you use doesn't have Alo and is unscented.

I only leave saran wrap on the first day or so, after that let it breathe and apply the moisturizer whenever it gets too dry.

[jaguarr]

What always works well is Lubriderm. Just make sure what ever moisturizer you use doesn't have Alo and is unscented.

I only leave saran wrap on the first day or so, after that let it breathe and apply the moisturizer whenever it gets too dry.


:up: That's the same thing I've done with my ink under the advice of my artist. The Lubriderm unscented/hypo-allergenic stuff worked wonders for me in healing. :up:

jag

[X-Chick]

:up: That's the same thing I've done with my ink under the advice of my artist. The Lubriderm unscented/hypo-allergenic stuff worked wonders for me in healing. :up:

jag

See, I'm torn because I've had several artists tell me that saran wrap is like the worst thing you can do for a healing tattoo and an equal number recommend it. It's quite confusing really. :huh:

My last artist always put a cotton bandage over mine before I left, told me to keep it on for two hours, then use A&D or Aquaphor (diaper rash stuff, works great btw) for the first two days and lotion for the next couple. I always used Aveeno, more expensive, but Lubridem makes my skin all weird.

My stuff healed fast as hell without issue before, so I guess I'm gonna stick to that.

Oh and jag, love the cub idea. That'll be completely awesome. :up:

[jaguarr]

See, I'm torn because I've had several artists tell me that saran wrap is like the worst thing you can do for a healing tattoo and an equal number recommend it. It's quite confusing really. :huh:

My last artist always put a cotton bandage over mine before I left, told me to keep it on for two hours, then use A&D or Aquaphor (diaper rash stuff, works great btw) for the first two days and lotion for the next couple. I always used Aveeno, more expensive, but Lubridem makes my skin all weird.

My stuff healed fast as hell without issue before, so I guess I'm gonna stick to that.

Oh and jag, love the cub idea. That'll be completely awesome. :up:

My artist uses gauze rather than saran wrap as well. If you think about it, it's really an open wound. For the first 24 hours or so, the bandage protects it from airborne infectants. After that, it needs oxygen and moisture (the lotion) to properly heal.

And thanks on the jaguar cub idea. I really like it. I'm thinking of putting it on the back of my left calve.

jag

[-Crusher-]

I've never seen anything like it. I would definately say it is unique. Did you draw it yourself?


well, the batman was originally just an outline i found on the internet, but his pose was what i had always wanted. and my artist made him much better then just an outline obviously.

riddler was a mixture of jim lee and another riddler image i found on the internet.

catwoman along with the bats and the gotham city buildings are 100% custom, drawn by my artist.

scarecrow i got off the internet, along with penguin (i found penguin on deviant i believe)

joker is also jim lee, from the hush series, obviously i got my artist to minus the batman hands choking joker.


but thank you, i also think its pretty original.

[Logan's Runt]

See, I'm torn because I've had several artists tell me that saran wrap is like the worst thing you can do for a healing tattoo and an equal number recommend it. It's quite confusing really. :huh:

My last artist always put a cotton bandage over mine before I left, told me to keep it on for two hours, then use A&D or Aquaphor (diaper rash stuff, works great btw) for the first two days and lotion for the next couple. I always used Aveeno, more expensive, but Lubridem makes my skin all weird.

My stuff healed fast as hell without issue before, so I guess I'm gonna stick to that.


Saran wrap after the first few hours is definitely a bad thing, but for the first few hours its very helpful. It keeps junk out of the wound when its gooey and keeps things from rubbing onto very sensitive skin until you've gotten home. I've left the saran on everywhere from the ten minute drive home to overnight. If I take it off too quickly (before 3 hours) the air stings the whole area and the tattoo is usually still oozing quite a bit- which increases the likelihood of getting stuck to your shirt/sheets and getting lint/dirt/pet hair in a fresh wound. Taking the saran off after about 3 hours and washing it usually prevents it from stinging/burning with air exposure, and it tends to actually dry instead of oozing all over.

Re-bandaging a healing tattoo with saran wrap and trying to keep it bandaged for the healing period is definitely the worst thing a person could do- maybe that's what they meant when they told you that?

The reason a lot of artists don't use cotton bandages is because tattoos (especially large ones) ooze a LOT of fluid that hardens into crust/scabs. If the bandage happens to be left on long enough for those scabs to form, the bandage will be hard stuck to the tattoo, and ripping it off would be extremely damaging to the tattoo (ink falling out, scars, etc.) so as a preventative measure they use something that won't get glued to the wound if something comes up and it can't be removed in short order. Air exposure is definitely vital to healing tattoos.

I've gotten glued to the sheets by a healing tattoo and it is no fun at all. :down

I've heard mixed reviews of A&D and Aquaphor both- a lot of artists say stay away from anything with petroleum based ingredients (which I think both of those have). On that note, I use Curel Ultra Healing, which is unscented, but does have petroleum ingredients. Its always worked for me, so I stick with it. I use more of a dry healing method- I leave it alone for the first few days until it starts to get dry looking and crackly, then I start with the lotion. Mostly I wing it and see how it feels/looks as I go.

[Figs]

:up: That's the same thing I've done with my ink under the advice of my artist. The Lubriderm unscented/hypo-allergenic stuff worked wonders for me in healing. :up:

jag


When my gf gave me my first tattoo that's what she told me to use and what she uses as well.

It worked great. I never stopped to question her judgement and get a second opinion because she has roughly 30 something tattoos and a lot of them(on her legs) were done by herself. I totally trusted her on it and in the future if my lazy ass can put up aside some money to get more work done, I'll continue to use the same stuff during the healing process.

[Draw4u]

one word. . . Aquaphor. Ive used all kinds of other stuff and while it all works pretty well, nothing is nearly as good as the aquaphor.

[X-Chick]

Thanks LR, very helpful info. :up:

And yeah D4U, my previous artists and all the artists at that studio swore by the Aquaphor. They all used it on their own tattoos and it's been great for me so far.

I'm freaking out a little because I'm losing some ink. But my artist did tell me that would happen because the ribs are the worst with losing ink since the layer of skin is so thin. It's still weird though when I clean it and have a nice little outline of my tattoo on the paper towel I used to dry the area.

[uchiha_itachi]

whats the tat on your ribs of?

[X-Chick]

A cherry blossom tree. It starts at my hip bone and goes up to right around the bra line.

[jaguarr]

A cherry blossom tree. It starts at my hip bone and goes up to right around the bra line.

Sounds cool. I don't think you've ever posted pics of that piece (or I just forgot about it, since I'm all old and stuff).

jag

[Logan's Runt]

A cherry blossom tree. It starts at my hip bone and goes up to right around the bra line.

Sounds awesome. :up: My friend had a design of cherry blossoms falling down her back, and it turned out beautifully.

[uchiha_itachi]

X-chick that sounds cool, you gonna post pics of it when its healed up? ( o promise i didnt say tht cos the tat goes near your bra lol )

[X-Chick]

It's not finished yet, we've got another session or two to go. The next one for color and probably one for touch-ups and maybe some background stuff after that, but I'll post pics when it's all done. :up:

[Dangerous]

Hi maybe you guys can help-

I am going to be getting my first tatt next month and it's going to be the center of the below image replicated... showing a bit of the background but then fading out around spidey.. in a circle shape. On my left shoulder.

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/web-of-spider-man/1-1.jpg

So I'm talking with a heavily tattooed friend right now about which artist to go with. My singular concern is which artist can best replicate the art. Am I right in understanding that the artist will first trace the image onto your person before they actually ink you, so you can ok it?

Most of the stuff in this thread looks great, but sometimes you see someone with a comic based tattoo or whatever and it's a not great reproduction.. sometimes crap. What's the main thing I should do, just look at examples of the artists work to decide?

[Logan's Runt]

Hi maybe you guys can help-

I am going to be getting my first tatt next month and it's going to be the center of the below image replicated... showing a bit of the background but then fading out around spidey.. in a circle shape. On my left shoulder.

So I'm talking with a heavily tattooed friend right now about which artist to go with. My singular concern is which artist can best replicate the art. Am I right in understanding that the artist will first trace the image onto your person before they actually ink you, so you can ok it?

Most of the stuff in this thread looks great, but sometimes you see someone with a comic based tattoo or whatever and it's a not great reproduction.. sometimes crap. What's the main thing I should do, just look at examples of the artists work to decide?

Yes, 99% of the time, the artist will trace or photocopy the image onto transfer paper, then transfer the outline of the image to your skin. Freehanding is rare and usually only for designs the artist is creating themselves (and usually consists of drawing on the skin with sharpie first)- and they should always always discuss with you before anything starts what they're planning to do.

Looking at their portfolio is the best way to see how they handle color and shading. They should always have a photo portfolio available- if they don't, that's a red flag. I found my current artist through being a panel judge at a local tattoo convention, but not everybody can do that. Go to lots of shops and look around. You'll be able to see a difference in the artists' work- look for steady lines (smooth seeming, clean curves, constant thickness) as that is a great indicator of a skilled tattooer. Look for solid color (not patchy with variations of bright and dull), and look at how well the tattoo design 'fits' the person its on. Does it look like a sticker slapped on them or part of their body? All those things will help distinguish between a bad, mediocre or great tattoo artist.

Remember, too, that their portfolio is the very best of the best- the exceptional ones. If they don't absolutely blow you away, look for someone else.

Also, price hunting is a bad idea. Look for the artist who gets along with you well (easy for you to talk to) and whose work you love, then pay what they want. People who price hunt with tattoos always always end up with a bad or 'meh' tattoo. You get what you pay for with tattoos. Haggling with tattoo artists is also considered very rude- not everyone knows/thinks that, but in the industry it is considered to be telling the artist what they are worth to you.

Examples:

http://www.bigdogzink.com/images/10-20-06_022.jpg

Bad line work- not consistent, too thin, shaky. The colors don't go all the way to the outline, and are not solid at all. Basically the worst tattoo evar. The artist is infamous for being the worst tattoo artist ever found. :up:

Good:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/outlawink/pig.jpg

Complex shading (multiple layers of color interacting), smooth curves and lines, white ink used efficiently, creative design that flows with the body part its on. :up:

[Dangerous]

Cheers Runt, I'll make sure I go scope out the portfolio's and talk with the artists that have been recommended to me to help me decide.

[Dkim]

I've been thinking about this one :

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/8548/tattooyq7.jpg

or this one:

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/2910/904949287431c8e96cfjs4.jpg

In white ink on my lower belly.

Which one do you think, the butterfly or the cherry blossum?

[Logan's Runt]

In entirely white ink? No outline? Unless you're incredibly pale, white ink will barely show up. It doesn't show up better on more tan skin as you would think.

[Dkim]

In entirely white ink? No outline? Unless you're incredibly pale, white ink will barely show up. It doesn't show up better on more tan skin as you would think.

Well I am really pale, but I am still doubting whether I do a outline or not I actually like it better entirely white but I'm going to a tattoo artist and ask what will come out nicer with my skin.

[Logan's Runt]

Well I am really pale, but I am still doubting whether I do a outline or not I actually like it better entirely white but I'm going to a tattoo artist and ask what will come out nicer with my skin.

I'm also very pale. I have white ink without an outline in a part of a tattoo, and unless you're in the right light and looking carefully at it, you can't see it at all.

Also, tattoos without outlines tend to get fuzzy/faded faster.

I'm just saying, be prepared for the artist to have some serious doubts about doing it the way you're thinking.

[Dkim]

I'm also very pale. I have white ink without an outline in a part of a tattoo, and unless you're in the right light and looking carefully at it, you can't see it at all.

Also, tattoos without outlines tend to get fuzzy/faded faster.

I'm just saying, be prepared for the artist to have some serious doubts about doing it the way you're thinking.

Yeah I do know that there not that easy to see, but I just love that ,I think that way it will be more modest. Look at picture below isnt beautiful that way :yay:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2129947564_d9ed7516f4.jpg?v=0

But anyway I am prepared for it and if he think its a really bad idea I probaly do them in black.

[Logan's Runt]

Yeah I do know that there not that easy to see, but I just love that ,I think that way it will be more modest. Look at picture below isnt beautiful that way :yay:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2129947564_d9ed7516f4.jpg?v=0

But anyway I am prepared for it and if he think its a really bad idea I probaly do them in black.

Gotcha. I wasn't sure if you were wanting that 'barely visible' kind of look. Lots of people think white ink will show up really well and just be really 'different,' so I wasn't sure.

[Ahura Mazda]

I am no specialist but given those designs I would not do them in black. Maybe a yello red mixture to go with your falling star imagery.

[Logan's Runt]

I am no specialist but given those designs I would not do them in black. Maybe a yello red mixture to go with your falling star imagery.

The white ink star belly piece is not hers, its an example. :up:

[Dkim]

I am no specialist but given those designs I would not do them in black. Maybe a yello red mixture to go with your falling star imagery.

No I dont want those stars it was just a example of the wite ink. I want the butterfly or the cherry bloss that are a little bit further up in this page.

[X-Chick]

http://www.bigdogzink.com/images/10-20-06_022.jpg


My 6 year old nephew could do better coloring. And lettering. :down

[PyroChamber]

I got this in 2004...not fancy or anything.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3513/dsc00062eh5.jpg

[rizzo51]

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/303/lf1f86ead1fdfdb9dae7e5acy1.jpg
i put this little skull on a guy last year sometime i like its smily, he wanted it really basic.. still trying to convince him to let me shade it out ;)

[Spider-Jay420]

I found these thru Myspace today... thought you Spidey fans might dig these...
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x187/spider-jay420/geektattoo_main.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x187/spider-jay420/geektattoos_1.jpg
These are done by Dan Hazelton. Enjoy

[NoName86]

That's insane.

[ComicChick]

that's cool but not something i'd ever get for a tattoo.

[uchiha_itachi]

that spidey tat does look awesome. although i hate the ripped skin tattoos... lol but hey its his body.

[Hotwire]

I found these thru Myspace today... thought you Spidey fans might dig these...
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x187/spider-jay420/geektattoo_main.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x187/spider-jay420/geektattoos_1.jpg
These are done by Dan Hazelton. Enjoy
OK, this guys by far, Spider-Man's biggest, and most obsessed fan.

[Logan's Runt]

I saw that in the other thread- just amazing. :up:

[The Amazing Lee]

http://photos-354.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v198/234/104/503194354/n503194354_333802_3717.jpg
http://photos-354.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v198/234/104/503194354/n503194354_333803_4004.jpg
http://photos-354.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v184/234/104/503194354/n503194354_334104_58.jpg

[jaguarr]

I found these thru Myspace today... thought you Spidey fans might dig these...
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x187/spider-jay420/geektattoo_main.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x187/spider-jay420/geektattoos_1.jpg
These are done by Dan Hazelton. Enjoy

Amazing piece of tattoo work on the wrong guy. Dude's skinny as all hell. At least have SOME muscles if you're going to get a tattoo piece like that. Can't wait until he's fat and 60 to see the follow-up photos, too. :D

jag

[R_3]

I found these thru Myspace today... thought you Spidey fans might dig these...
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x187/spider-jay420/geektattoo_main.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x187/spider-jay420/geektattoos_1.jpg
These are done by Dan Hazelton. Enjoy

I like this concept. I'd consider getting something similar (that has nothing to do with Spider-man though) on my back. I'd never put those all over my arms and chest. Interesting tatoos.

[Colossal Spoons]

Wow

[AndThePickles]

Those are amazing, but also scarily realistic looking. Imagine hooking up with that guy and when he takes his shirt off....BAM! I'd be frightened haha.

[ComicChick]

http://photos-354.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v198/234/104/503194354/n503194354_333802_3717.jpg
http://photos-354.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v198/234/104/503194354/n503194354_333803_4004.jpg
http://photos-354.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v184/234/104/503194354/n503194354_334104_58.jpg

i like this waaay better than the ripped chest/arms spidey tats.

and man, this is making me really want to get another tat. Runt, i wish i was as impulsive as you, but I'm really trying to think this one through. hmmm

[keith_v]

i like this waaay better than the ripped chest/arms spidey tats.

and man, this is making me really want to get another tat. Runt, i wish i was as impulsive as you, but I'm really trying to think this one through. hmmm


I say go with something subtle, like an entire body piece of zebra people riding on flying chariots while shooting .50 caliber machine guns at an army of warring kittens. Just something not everyone will notice.

[frayzr]

You paint quite a picture

heres a tattoo i got a while back

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o77/frayzr/DSC00052.jpg

[Logan's Runt]

i like this waaay better than the ripped chest/arms spidey tats.

and man, this is making me really want to get another tat. Runt, i wish i was as impulsive as you, but I'm really trying to think this one through. hmmm

I love Lee's, too. :up: But I really enjoy the ripped spidey thing, too. Its just different ways to go.

I love being impulsive, haha. I have no idea what I'm getting done this month. Not that I recommend impulsiveness for everyone.

[Ahura Mazda]

That ripped skin is more out of a horror movie then spider man but I do understand the concept that the guy's skin is hiding his inside superhero.

[Logan's Runt]

I guess none of my leg junk is here yet:
Side one:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x163/logansrunt/hellboytattoo.jpg

Side two:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x163/logansrunt/100_0874-1.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x163/logansrunt/100_0870-1.jpg

Which needs work because my artist thought the blank spot was negative space, but its actually HB's other leg. I was looking at it upside down and zoned out, haha. No big deal. Its a pinup from the first story arc of the comic, btw, design by Mignola. :up:

We're going to do a third image on the back of the calf, but want to finish my arm before that, since this is now at a good resting point for a while. (Aside from filling that spot.)

Anyway, that's what's up with my stuff for anyone who cares.

[uchiha_itachi]

pretty awesome LR

[Nightmare]

love the bracelet around her ankle.

[Peter_Porker]

I would post pics of my tattoos here, but they're huge.

http://onechunkymonkey.com/tattoos/tattoo1.jpg
http://onechunkymonkey.com/tattoos/tattoo2.jpg
http://onechunkymonkey.com/tattoos/tattoo3.jpg
http://onechunkymonkey.com/tattoos/tattoo4.jpg

[kytrigger]

Not even mine, but a friend's tattoos he got a few months ago.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/rbouras/tattoo2.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/rbouras/tattoo1.jpg

[jaguarr]

Love the new Hellboy work, Runt. :up:

jag

[Peter_Porker]

I'm going in tomorrow for a price on a new one, hoping it's not too expensive (and they accept M/C ;) )

[chaseter]

I want a tattoo on my inner wrist but haven't decided what exactly to get. I really dig the Heroes DNA though.